PSYCHOTHERAPY

Psychotherapy Appointments

Making Your First Appointment

Start your journey here.

Getting started can be the hardest part of any relationship.

Psychotherapy requires dedication and work of both the client and clinician. In the end, the client must DO THE MOST WORK.

It is YOU, and YOU alone who can implement a real personal change.

Our practice is here to guide the process, assist with treatment options, create pathways for strength, healing and resiliency.

The WORK, that of personal GROWTH, CHANGE and AFFIRMATIONS, come from within the client who is ready for a new way of living.

FIRST appointments MUST be conducted IN-PERSON.

After the initial visit, appointments may be scheduled virtually, if appropriate.

We look forward to assisting you!

Appointment Details

First Appointments

First appointments for individual psychotherapy; including those seeking addiction treatment, trauma-informed and EMDR psychotherapy, are 80-90 minutes in duration. All first appointments must be IN-PERSON. When appropriate, follow-up appointments maybe scheduled virtually.

Once an appointment is scheduled, clients will receive either an email confirmation or a request for a different time.

Please watch your email for these correspondences.

* Please note, once a first appointment is scheduled, a client will receive a WELCOME email with instructions for submitting insurance cards, personal identification, medical history, mental health history, screenings and a credit card to be placed on file. ALL INTAKE FORMS AND INSURANCE BENEFITS must be verified at least 48 hours prior to initial visits. Failure to complete the submission of information within this time will lead to cancellation and/or rescheduling of the appointment.

Follow-Up Appointments

Follow-up appointments for individual psychotherapy, addiction treatment and EMDR are 50-60 minutes in duration.

As we always prefer to see our clients in-person,

VIRTUAL appointments are also available.

Once an appointment is scheduled, clients will receive either a confirmation or a request for a different time.

Please watch emails for this correspondence.

* Please note, when making a follow-up appointment, insurance information DOES NOT need to be re-entered.

Unless there has a been a change in your insurance,

clients may override the requesting field.

What should I do before my first appointment?

Accept invitation to Patient Portal via email. Complete Intake Forms you received via email. Once completed, these forms will automatically be returned to our practice. Dr. Petrongelli will review your personal information prior to your visit. All communications are internally secure, confidential and stored on HIPPA complaint software.

Additionally, please prepare your own questions and bring them to your appointment. The duration of first appointments are 90 minutes, allowing for a comprehensive intake process.

Can I bring someone with me?

If a client is a minor (under 18 years of age), parents or gardians MUST accompany the child. Adult clients, may bring a family member or friend to an appointment. Once arrived, we can determine what approach works best for the client's support.

What happens next?

After your first visit, the appointments are typically 50-60 minutes in duration. We focus on checking your progress and adjusting treatments. Most psychological treatments (therapy sessions), require regular weekly, bi-weekly or monthly visitations.

Insurance Information

It is essential that our practice verifies insurance and eligibility benefits of a client before services are provided. As we strive to provide services, clients need to be aware of their insurance and financial obligations. We stress this aspect of care as we want clients to have a clear perspective on what services are covered and what services may render out-of-pocket expenses.

Our practice is currently an IN-NETWORK INSURANCE PROVIDER:

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO

Our office DOES NOT bill out-of-network insurance providers. Payment is due at the time of services. Invoices are provided for client's submission to their providers.

Prior to attending a FIRST APPOINTMENT client's must complete the following:

1. Scheduling an appointment will prompt the start of our services. A client will be asked to complete basic personal information. The appointment will be confirmed or denied based on the clinician's availability.

2. Invitation to secure Patient Portal will be sent to your email. Accept invitation, and complete PATIENT INTAKE and submit a copy (front and back) of INSURANCE CARD.

3. A Care Coordinator will contact you regarding the appointment details and your insurance/eligibility coverage. We will confirm whether the coverage plan is in-network or out-of-network, deductible amount (what portion of the deductible has been met), and co-pay fees. This is vital, because this will affect who is responsible for the payment of provided services.

Individual Psychotherapy Appointments

FIRST APPOINTMENTS

FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS

Psychotherapy Appointments

Making Your First Appointment

Appointment Details

First Appointments

Follow-Up Appointments

LEARN more HERE about Well & Being's PSYCHOTHERAPY services.

LEARN more HERE about Well & Being's PSYCHOTHERAPY services.

LEARN more HERE about Well & Being's PSYCHOTHERAPY services.

LEARN more HERE about Well & Being's PSYCHOTHERAPY services.

LEARN more HERE about Well & Being's PSYCHOTHERAPY services.

LEARN more HERE about Well & Being's PSYCHOTHERAPY services.

Insurance Information

CREDITENTALS & AFFILIATES

Individual Psychotherapy Appointments

FIRST APPOINTMENTS

FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS

Psychotherapy Appointments

Making Your First Appointment

Appointment Details

First Appointments

Follow-Up Appointments

LEARN more HERE about Well & Being's PSYCHOTHERAPY services.

Insurance Information

CREDITENTALS & AFFILIATES

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